MAGNA, Utah — Evacuations have been ordered after a large brush fire was started in Magna, just south of SR-201,
Watch LIVE below as a wildfire burns in Magna:
The Cypress Fire burning on private land is currently estimated at 10-15 acres in grass, brush, and thick Russian olive, sending smoke across the Salt Lake Valley, which is mainly coming from a junk pile on the fire's northwest side. The south and north ends of the fire are currently under control as firefighters continue to work its perimeter.
Residents at the Colony Farms townhomes received an evacuation order, with residents told to head to the Broadway Building at 3151 S. Broadway Street if they need a place to shelter.
Multiple units are currently at the fire scene working on structural protection.
Some roads along 7200 South have been closed near the fire due to what an official called "hydrant issues," but did not elaborate.
Video below shows brush fire burning in Magna:
The cause of the fire has not yet been determined.
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